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12 months
As your baby faces the massive challenge of learning to walk, he finds comfort and release in playtime.
By 12-15 months, most toddlers can:
Say a few words, perhaps including “daddy,” and “mommy,” and a few other words.
Say “no!”
Wave bye-bye, either to people or objects (for reasons experts are still trying to figure out why, babies wave “bye-bye” a lot more often than they wave “hello!”).
Point to things to play with.
Understand and respond to verbal commands. -
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Physical and cognitive areas of development
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13 months
As the world begins to open up, your toddler does too, so get ready for a smorgasbord of emotions and behaviors. By 12-15 months, most toddlers can:
Say a few words, perhaps including “daddy,” and “mommy,” and a few other words.
Say “no!”
Wave bye-bye, either to people or objects (for reasons experts are still trying to figure out why, babies wave “bye-bye” a lot more often than they wave “hello!”).
Point to things to play with or look at.
Understand and respond to verbal commands. -
14 months
No! If you haven't yet heard that simple word from your toddler's lips, get ready — it's coming. By 12-15 months, most toddlers can:
Say a few words, perhaps including “daddy,” and “mommy,” and a few other words.
Say “no!”
Wave bye-bye, either to people or objects (for reasons experts are still trying to figure out why, babies wave “bye-bye” a lot more often than they wave “hello!”).
Point to things to play with or look at.
Understand and respond to verbal commands. -
15 months
Wow, that cute little bundle of emotions can now express pleasure, playfulness…and protests. By 12-15 months, most toddlers can:
Say a few words, perhaps including “daddy,” and “mommy,” and a few other words.
Say “no!”
Wave bye-bye, either to people or objects (for reasons experts are still trying to figure out why, babies wave “bye-bye” a lot more often than they wave “hello!”).
Point to things to play with or look at.
Understand and respond to verbal commands. -
16 months
Who knew such a tiny person could have such a big stubborn streak?By 16-19 months, most toddlers can:
Say at least a few separate, distinct words and have between 20-50 words overall
Recite the names of familiar household objects (TV, chair, table, etc.)
Follow simple commands like “come here,” “sit in your chair” or “don’t do that”
Imitate you when you laugh, sneeze, or make a gesture
Recognize themselves in mirrors, videos, and snapshots -
17 months
Chances are your little devil has developed some naughty new habits. (Break out the earplugs!) By 16-19 months, most toddlers can:
Say at least a few separate, distinct words and have between 20-50 words overall
Recite the names of familiar household objects (TV, chair, table, etc.)
Follow simple commands like “come here,” “sit in your chair” or “don’t do that”
Imitate you when you laugh, sneeze, or make a gesture
Recognize themselves in mirrors, videos, and snapshots -
18 months
Little ones start to understand limits around now — but that doesn't mean they follow them.By 16-19 months, most toddlers can:
Say at least a few separate, distinct words and have between 20-50 words overall
Recite the names of familiar household objects (TV, chair, table, etc.)
Follow simple commands like “come here,” “sit in your chair” or “don’t do that”
Imitate you when you laugh, sneeze, or make a gesture
Recognize themselves in mirrors, videos, and snapshots -
19 months
Give her plenty of time and space to do her thing. By 16-19 months, most toddlers can:
Say at least a few separate, distinct words and have between 20-50 words overall
Recite the names of familiar household objects (TV, chair, table, etc.)
Follow simple commands like “come here,” “sit in your chair” or “don’t do that”
Imitate you when you laugh, sneeze, or make a gesture
Recognize themselves in mirrors, videos, and snapshots -
20 months
Life can be pretty scary sometimes, especially for little ones. To the rescue: you!
Know up to 50 words, although they won’t enunciate them perfectly.
Speak in short, simple sentences (“I want book,” “What doing?” etc.).
Repeat words spoken by other people.
Refer to themselves by name.
Sing familiar songs, although usually garbling the words.
Count two or three separate objects.
Point to various body parts when prompted (“where are your ears?” “Where is your nose?”). -
21 months
A preference for "boy" or "girl" stuff may soon emerge as toddlers continue to express their individuality. Know up to 50 words, although they won’t enunciate them perfectly.
Speak in short, simple sentences (“I want book,” “What doing?” etc.).
Repeat words spoken by other people.
Refer to themselves by name.
Sing familiar songs, although usually garbling the words.
Count two or three separate objects.
Point to various body parts when prompted (“where are your ears?” ). -
22 months
Look out! Your little powder keg may be about to blow! 20-24 months, most toddlers can:
Know up to 50 words, although they won’t enunciate them perfectly.
Speak in short, simple sentences (“I want book,” “me have dinner,” “What doing?” etc.).
Repeat words spoken by other people.
Refer to themselves by name.
Sing familiar songs, although usually garbling the words.
Count two or three separate objects.
Point to various body parts when prompted (“where are your ears?” ). -
23 months
Where do you think you're going, Mom? That may be the message your toddler sends (loudly and/or tearfully) every time you try to leave her side.
Know up to 50 words, although they won’t enunciate them perfectly.
Speak in short, simple sentences (“I want book,” “What doing?” etc.).
Repeat words spoken by other people.
Refer to themselves by name.
Sing familiar songs, although usually garbling the words.
Count two or three separate objects.
Point to various body parts when prompted -
24 months
Talk about emotional! Two-year-olds are famous for their over-the-top expressions of love and pleasure as well as anger and frustration.
Know up to 50 words, although they won’t enunciate them perfectly.
Speak in short, simple sentences (“I want book,” “What doing?” etc.).
Repeat words spoken by other people.
Refer to themselves by name.
Sing familiar songs, although usually garbling the words.
Count two or three separate objects.
Point to various body parts when prompted. -
25 months
25-Month-Old Child
With so many new things to see and learn, toddlers find comfort in the predictability of a steady routine.akes off clothes
Washes hands (needs help with drying)
Speaks clearly most of the time
Names several body parts
Brushes teeth with help
Draws vertical line
Builds a tower out of three or four building bricks
Puts on clothes Throws a ball overarm -
26 months
26-Month-Old Child
It's a good thing toddlers are so cute — it may be the only reason parents can tolerate all that whining!akes off clothes
Washes hands (needs help with drying)
Speaks clearly most of the time
Names several body parts
Brushes teeth with help
Draws vertical line
Builds a tower out of three or four building bricks
Puts on clothes Throws a ball overarm -
27 months
27-Month-Old Child
Toddlers may not get it right the first (or second or third) time, but practicing good manners and politeness is well worth the effort. Speaks clearly most of the time
Builds a tower out of several bricks
Draws vertical line
Puts on clothes Balances on one foot
Jumps up off the ground -
28 months
28-Month-Old Child
Nurturing the arts won't guarantee you'll raise a Mozart or Michelangelo, but it will ensure that your child gets to exercise his inborn creative muscle. Speaks clearly most of the time
Builds a tower out of several bricks
Draws vertical line
Puts on clothes Balances on one foot
Jumps up off the ground -
29 months
29-Month-Old Child
While her skill set may be limited, your toddler's desire to do everything "by myself!" knows no bounds.Brushes teeth with help
Draws a vertical line
Puts on T-shirt
Washes hands (needs help with drying)
Balances on one foot
Names one colour
Names one friend -
30 months
30-Month-Old Child
While your little helper can't vacuum the rug or do the laundry, he can assist with lots of household chores and feel quite capable in the process.Brushes teeth with help
Draws a vertical line
Puts on T-shirt
Washes hands (needs help with drying)
Balances on one foot
Names one colour Names one friend -
31 months
31-Month-Old Child
Got a toddler? Then odds are you've got a picky eater on your hands!Builds a tower of six building bricks
Puts on a T-shirt
Calls a friend by his name
Names at least six body parts
Balances on each foot for a second Throws ball overarm
Brushes teeth with supervision
Uses two adjectives -
32 months
32-Month-Old Child
Friends come in all shapes and sizes, but learning how to be a good one definitely takes some practice.Builds a tower of six building bricks
Puts on a T-shirt
Calls a friend by his name
Names at least six body parts
Balances on each foot for a second Throws ball overarm
Brushes teeth with supervision
Uses two adjectives -
33 months
33-Month-Old Child
Rewards and bribes are powerful tools when it comes to coaxing your toddler to comply, but tread lightly, Mom. Names one colour
Builds a tower of eight building bricks
Completely toilet trained during the day
Carries on a conversation of two to three sentences
Uses prepositions (e.g. on, in, over)
Wiggles thumb
Names at least four pictures in a book
Speaks clearly most of the time
Expresses a wide range of emotions -
34 months
34-Month-Old Child
If they haven't already, lots of toddlers are ready to relinquish the afternoon nap as they approach the three-year mark. Names one colour
Builds a tower of eight building bricks
Completely toilet trained during the day
Carries on a conversation of two to three sentences
Uses prepositions (e.g. on, in, over)
Wiggles thumb
Names at least four pictures in a book
Speaks clearly most of the time
Expresses a wide range of emotions -
35 months
35-Month-Old Child
That little sponge of a brain is ready to soak up all sorts of knowledge. Your job: Keep the learning fun and the pressure off Names one colour
Builds a tower of eight building bricks
Completely toilet trained during the day
Carries on a conversation of two to three sentences
Uses prepositions (e.g. on, in, over)
Wiggles thumb
Names at least four pictures in a book
Speaks clearly most of the time
Expresses a wide range of emotions